Census data indicates state funding for schools dropped sharply following the 2008 recession (CBPP, 2017), and while most states have made gradual improvements since 2015 many schools still rely on fundraising to close the gap….
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Time and again we hear the mantra, “It takes a village,” and for good reason. It’s simply not realistic to expect a single teacher or even a school to meet the needs of every child…
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The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place – George Bernard Shaw. When it comes to school communications, never has there been a more accurate statement, however, this should…
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A new year means a fresh start for many, and the world of education is no different even though we’re at the mid-way point of the current school year. That’s because January marks the start…
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Updating curriculum to reflect what’s happening in the real world is one way to rethink school and better prepare students for future careers, however, it’s not just curriculum that needs to change but how we…
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The end of summer can be an emotional time for parents, students and teachers alike. There may be disappointment about returning to a structured schedule, excitement about seeing friends and apprehension or optimism about adjusting…
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Americans have always placed a premium on education, believing that a higher level of education correlated to a higher income. For decades this was true; between 1982 and 2001 the average wages earned by American…
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(Part 3 of a Three-Part Series) Parental engagement is a popular topic in education today, and as we’ve discussed in this three-part series engagement is the result of the school/teacher and the parent building trust…
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(Part 2 in a Three-Part Series) Educator Sunny P. Chico states, “A child has four basic needs for success in school and life: physical health, social well-being, emotional well-being and academic achievement. When parents are…
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(Part 1 of a three-part series) Despite a growing body of research on how parental engagement positively impacts student outcomes, many schools struggle to actively engage parents. In fact, a 2015 Gallup poll found that…
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